Parental Involvement

How can I become involved in the school?

At Our Lady of the Rosary, parents are acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children, and are welcome to become involved in the life of the school.

Parent involvement opportunities include:

the Parents’ Association

swimming/athletics carnivals

sporting events

school excursions

liturgies

assisting in class across any curriculum area, including reading support

fundraising

the school fete

We look forward to working with parents in the education, care and support of their children. It is important to note that all volunteer workers in schools are required to undergo child protection training. Visit the Parramatta Catholic Education Office website 'Building Child Safe Communities' for more information.

Below is a guide on what there is to be done and who to ask about getting involved:

Job to be done

Who to ask

What is expected

Class helper

Class teacher

Listening to reading, helping with Maths

Reading helper

Class teacher

Listening to children read on a regular basis

Maths groups

Class teacher

Helping supervise an activity with a group of children

Uniform shop

Uniform co-ordinator

Being rostered to sell second hand uniforms

Sausage sizzle days

Parent association/ school

Helping with cooking and serving

Swimming/athletics

Teacher in charge

Helping with the many jobs on the day

Fete (even years)

Fete Co-ordinator

Co-ordinating or helping on a stall

Library assistant

Librarian

Cataloguing, covering, tiding, book club, stock-take

Excursions

Class teacher/learning support team

Supervision

Sports trainer

Sport teacher co-ordinator

Training and supervising

Special home projects

Principal

Professional services
Tradesman contacts
Computer expertise

Arts/crafts demonstrators

CAPA coordinator

Running or helping an arts/crafts workshop

Parent association

Parent Association president

Attending meetings/participating in discussions

Other?

Principal

The sky’s the limit!

Please note: All volunteers working or wanting to work at the school on a particular day need to report to the school office daily. There you will be required to sign in and pick up your identification badge. At the end of the day please return the badge to the office and sign out. Thank you!